The earth is covered with 75 percent water, however only 2 percent is fresh water. Of the fresh water only half – or about 1% of the total earths water supply –  is available for human consumption; the remainder of the fresh water is locked in glaciers and polar ice caps. Only a fraction of the available fresh water is used for drinking water. The majority of water used is for household, sanitation, agriculture and industry needs, and for the production of electricity as a coolant.

It's important to remember that water conservation is not just for times of water shortage. Sound water use practices reduce the amount of stress that we place on our resources, both by limiting water withdrawals and by decreasing wastewater discharges. Conserving water reduces wear and tear on major infrastructure such as water and wastewater treatment plants and the distribution systems that deliver water to consumers. Using less water helps us to become more flexible during times when there is a water shortage. Conserving water is simple and inexpensive!

Ultimately, the fresh water available to us as users depends upon the amounts of rainfall, local hydrology and the geology in your area. We need to learn to use the available water in a sustainable way by conserving and recycling it. We need to value your water supply.

If we take out more water than the natural system will allow then this leads to a lowering of the water table and possible dramatic effects upon water quality, future water supplies and agriculture. This also has harmful consequences for the wildlife/amenity value of the landscape, reducing flowing rivers to trickling streams.

Dual flush toilets have two separate buttons – one for a full flush with 1.6 gallons, and another half flush at .8 gallons. Older, traditional toilets use 2.9 gallons in a single flush. Full and half flush technology can reduce water usage by up to 67%.

Low Flow Shower Heads reduce the amount of water flowing while you take a shower. You can save about 1 gallon of water per minute using a low flow showerhead. This translates directly into your bank account by reducing your water bill.

Fixture	Low-Flow	Conventional	Savings
Toilets	1.6 gallons of water per flush	3.5 gallons per flush	1.9 gallons per flush
Showerheads	2-1/2 gallons of water per minute	Between 4 and 5 gallons per minute	Between 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 gallons per minute

 

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